Babar Azam Likely to Join Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League

In what promises to be one of the biggest signings of the Big Bash League (BBL) in recent memory, Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam is set to join the Sydney Sixers for the upcoming BBL 15 season, marking his first-ever appearance in Australia’s premier T20 competition.

The Sixers, three-time BBL champions, teased the blockbuster move with a cryptic video on social media today. The clip featured a smooth voiceover narrating some intense cricketing moments of a batter before the word “King” gave fans a clear clue about the identity of the mysterious player.

Babar Azam is widely referred to by this moniker across cricketing circles. He has also been given the green-light to take part in the BBL although his name has not been revealed among the participants thus far.

Sydney Sixers have the right to sign a direct player for this year’s BBL, and it appears they have chosen Babar Azam for that role. Despite being out of favour in Pakistan’s T20I setup, the 30-year-old remains one of the most recognised names worldwide. While he has previously lit up tournaments like the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), and the English County circuit, the Sydney Sixers will mark Babar Azam’s first foray into the Big Bash.

With 11,330 T20 runs under his belt, the Sixers will be hoping Babar Azam’s signing can get them over the line once more.

The Sydney Sixers are expected to officially announce Babar Azam’s signing tomorrow at 2 PM (PST), confirming what could be the marquee move of the BBL 15 offseason. The move not only strengthens the Sixers’ bid for a fourth title but also raises the international profile of a league that has been looking to reassert itself in the crowded T20 landscape.

Fans in Australia will finally get to see one of the world’s premier batters in action, and Sixers supporters can look forward to watching Babar’s cover drives paint the SCG in pink.

BBL 15 is already heating up, and it hasn’t even begun.